Friday, May 20, 2016

Coming Up:

Today:

Harry Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Widener Observatory, was interviewed on KYW-AM about Mars making its closest approach to Earth in more than a decade. His interview will air throughout the day on 5/20.

Matt Hirsch, immigration law adjunct professor at Delaware Law, will be a guest on The Bob Burns Show on WOND-AM at 1:30 p.m. He will discuss he Obama administration immigration policy that is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court for review.

Saturday:

Alison Alkins, elementary education and special education major and shortstop for the Widener University softball team, was interviewed on KYW-AM about being named valedictorian for the Class of 2016. Her interview will air throughout the day on 5/21.

In the News:

Widener University partners with DelawareERANow – The News Journal(5/20 – The Family Health Law and Policy Institute at Delaware Law will provide advice on law and policy matters. Alicia Kelly, professor of law and co-director of the institute, was quoted)

When law and religion collide – The News Journal(Op-ed by Delaware Law Professor Alan Garfield)

What happens to messages sent from Legislature to federal lawmakers in D.C.? Usually, not much – Imtribune.com(5/16 – Available by subscription only; Wes Leckrone, associated professor of political science, provided expert commentary)

Playing Nice Doesn’t Pay Off For GCs – Law360(Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence Hamermesh was quoted)

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